Anthony Stacchi (L) and Graham Annable (R) collaborated together to create “The Boxtrolls,” a sweet, gothic-infused, stop-motion animated tale about a boy who grew up in the company of boxtrolls. Inspired by the book, Here Be Monsters! By Alan Snow, “The Boxtrolls” is one of the most creative and original animated films this year! Take a look at my fun interview with the directors.

"This Is Where I Leave You" Movie Review -- How Many Kisses Does the Ensemble Cast Get?

Friday, September 19, 2014, 05:58 PMPosted by Manny

Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda – they’re all part of the star-studded ensemble “This is Where I Leave You.” But is the cast good enough to watch the movie based on Jonathan Tropper’s best-selling novel? Take a look at my movie review of “This is Where I Leave You.”

My Interview with Writer/Director of "Shunned" -- Documentary about Transsexuals in the Philippines

Friday, September 19, 2014, 05:55 PMPosted by Manny

Making a mark at Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, is Filipina filmmaker, Janice Villarosa. She created a documentary about transsexuals in the Philippines and is making its California premiere at Cinema Diverse.

Winner of Best Documentary at the Long Island International Film Expo, “Shunned” is a thought-provoking film that will make you understand the sad, funny, poignant lives of transsexuals. So what inspired Villarosa to create the doc and where does she and the film go from here? Take a look!

I am loving the new official trailer of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1!" This one's called "The Mockingjay Lives" and I can't wait to see it in theaters on November 21st. Advance tickets go on sale Oct. 29th!

My favorite parts of the trailer is the reveal of where Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) is and how his character is shaping up, and of course, the fierce Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) aiming an arrow towards a fighter plane!

Take a look at the new official trailer of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1!"

Simon Pegg and Peter Chelsom Interview for “Hector and the Search for Happiness”

Friday, September 12, 2014, 04:44 PMPosted by Manny

I love Simon Pegg! Last year, I sat down with the actor for “The World’s End” where I told him I went out for a pub crawl. He remembered it all! Pegg surprised me by saying that in the beginning of my interview with him and director Peter Chelsom (“Hannah Montana: The Movie,” “Serendipity,” “Shall We Dance”).

This interview is all about being happy! How do you find your inner happy? And has Pegg found his? Take a look at my interview with the actor and Chelsom for “Hector and the Search for Happiness” due out in U.S. theaters on Sept. 19th!

Official “Hector and the Search for Happiness” summary:

Hector (Simon Pegg) is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara (Rosamund Pike), he feels like a fraud: he hasn't really tasted life, and yet he's offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results. Based on the world-wide best-selling novel of the same name, Hector and the Search for Happiness is a rich, exhilarating, and hilarious tale from director Peter Chelsom, starring Simon Pegg, Toni Collette, Rosamund Pike, Stellan Skarsgard, Jean Reno and Christopher Plummer. (c) Relativity Media